Obituaries

Jun 11, 2022

Charles Muto, 86, of Emigrant, passed away at home in the presence of his loving wife on Saturday, June 11, 2022, following a long illness. No services are planned. Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements. To view the tribute page and share condolences, visit: www.franzen-davis.com.

Jun 4, 2022

Christy Betts, 60, of Livingston, passed away Saturday, June 4, 2022. Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements.

Jun 3, 2022

Lt. Col. (USAF, ret.) Michael J. Kardoes, 50, of Livingston, Montana, died on June 3, 2022.

Michael, son of Oliver and Lanita Kardoes, was born in Buffalo Center, Iowa.  He grew up on a farm north of Titonka and graduated from North Iowa High School.  He attended the United States Air Force Academy, graduated with a BS...

Jun 3, 2022

Brent Warden, 55, of Livingston, passed away Friday, June 3, 2022. Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements.

Jun 1, 2022

Michael Will Lucas, 67, of Wilsall passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 1, 2022.

Mike was born in Townsend, Montana on September 29, 1954, to Jack and Dorothy Lucas.  They lived on the Lucas family ranch near Ringling until he was 7; he then moved with his family to their ranch on Lower 16 Mile...

May 31, 2022

Vicki Zorn, 98, passed away at home Tuesday, May 31, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.

Vicki was born Victoria Skochalas on February 6, 1924, in Arran, Saskatchewan, Canada, a small town in wheat farming country. While there, she taught herself to play both accordion and piano, ultimately playing and singing lead in a band at weddings...

May 29, 2022

Shawn Iver Chapel, 60, of Livingston, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2022, entering eternal life with his Lord, with the help of Mary, the Blessed Mother, after a struggle with cancer.

Shawn was born on November 21, 1961, in Livingston, to Ronald and Sharon Chapel. He moved with his family to California in 1968. After High...

May 25, 2022

Ellen Anna (Boyd) Urie, age 91, died peacefully on the beautiful spring evening of May 25th, 2022. A lover of words, she closed her last week with a beautiful, handwritten letter.

Ellen’s passion for storytelling began in childhood. Raised by a Pennsylvania pastor of the Alliance Church she was surrounded by the word of God, encouraged to...

May 25, 2022

Marian Mather, 75, of Bozeman, formerly of the Shields Valley, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2022. A full obituary will be forthcoming. Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements.

May 20, 2022

Gordon R. Julian was born to J. Frank Julian and Clara (Smith) Julian in Wenatchee, WA, on May 29, 1928. Gordon died at home in Bear Canyon on May 22, 2022. His life was a long and eventful journey.

Gordon spent his youth in Wenatchee, Salt Lake City, and Idaho Falls. He graduated from the University of...

May 20, 2022

Ralph Clinton Harper left this world on Friday, May 20, 2022, to join his heavenly family.

Born, January 25, 1952, in Mount Vernon, Washington to Ralph L. Harper and Gwynneth E. Meader.  He was welcomed by brothers, Fred, David and John, and later was older brother to his sister, Mary.

Ralph attended Stanwood Elementary School,...

May 18, 2022

On May 23rd, in the year of 1935, a beautiful baby girl came into this world; her name was Anita Mae Livermore.  Born in Gladwin, Michigan, she spent her youth growing up very simply. Attending a one room schoolhouse at the age of four and ice skating as a teenager, her love for life came early.  She then met...

May 17, 2022

Caroline Marie Rigwood, 84, of Livingston, MT, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at Livingston Health and Rehab.

Caroline was born June 3, 1937, in Centralia, WA, to parents Leslie and Elizabeth. Always small in stature and tremendously large at heart, Carol left school early to help support her four siblings that have preceded her in death....

May 17, 2022

Nancy Lee (Sathre) Gilbert, 78, recently of Livingston and longtime resident of the Shields Valley, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 17, 2022. Nancy was adamant about not wanting a funeral. To respect her wishes we will not; but, we are hosting a gathering, to share the love that we had from and for Nancy with her family and with...

May 15, 2022

David John Essig, 67, of Livingston, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2022. Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements.

May 13, 2022

Gregory Ott, 70, of Livingston, passed away Friday, May 13, 2022. Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements.

May 11, 2022

Mervin Lloyd Hudson, 75, passed away from complications of pneumonia in Billings on May 11, 2022. Mervin was born to Eva and Rolla Hudson on September 5, 1946, in Livingston. He graduated from Park High School in 1966.

After graduation Mervin enlisted in the Navy and served for 20 years. He was a photographer and took photos...

May 10, 2022

Ronald Anderson, Jr., of Gardiner, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2022. Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements.

May 8, 2022

Alma L. (Jappe) Foss, better known as “Dicky”, was born August 17, 1922, along with her twin sister Alva, better known as “Happy”, on a farm outside of Big Sandy, MT.  She was the daughter of Fritz and Auguste Jappe who were German immigrants.  The twins were the youngest of seven who are now all deceased: Dora (Vernon) Markham,...

May 6, 2022

Nancy K. Dunnagan, 82, of Livingston, passed away tragically on Friday, May 6, 2022, following a car accident. A memorial in honor of Nancy will be held on Friday, May 13, 10:00 a.m., at the Franzen-Davis Funeral Home. A reception at the Mike and Eve Art Rehearsal Hall at the Shane Center will follow the service. Franzen-Davis Funeral Home...